radios:tait_tm8200
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- | ====== Programming ====== | + | ====== Programming |
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It was previously understood that the TM8XXX series required inverted 3.3v serial in order to program them, however the " | It was previously understood that the TM8XXX series required inverted 3.3v serial in order to program them, however the " | ||
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* If the radio doesn' | * If the radio doesn' | ||
* If you've got a radio that's already programmed, it's best to start with a fresh configuration rather than reading from the radio and making changes, to avoid buried settings causing problems later down the line. The programming application will start with a fresh factory default config each time its opened. | * If you've got a radio that's already programmed, it's best to start with a fresh configuration rather than reading from the radio and making changes, to avoid buried settings causing problems later down the line. The programming application will start with a fresh factory default config each time its opened. | ||
- | * To upgrade the radio firmware see [[radios: | + | * To upgrade the radio firmware see [[radios: |
+ | * For troubleshooting and repairs see [[radios: | ||
===== Control Head Notes ===== | ===== Control Head Notes ===== | ||
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====== Packet Configuration ====== | ====== Packet Configuration ====== | ||
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+ | The TM8200 Programming Application is slightly different to the TM8100 version owing to the trunked mode. Settings are split into 3 sections, Global, Conventional and Trunked. You can switch them by pressing the appropriate button in the top left corner of the software: | ||
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===== Global Settings ===== | ===== Global Settings ===== | ||
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Backlight Mode - Off (Optional, but worth considering for radios that just sit on a single channel to extend life / avoid it becoming a distraction) | Backlight Mode - Off (Optional, but worth considering for radios that just sit on a single channel to extend life / avoid it becoming a distraction) | ||
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==== Start-up ==== | ==== Start-up ==== | ||
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Start-up Mode - Conventional. It's unlikely you'll be using trunked mode. | Start-up Mode - Conventional. It's unlikely you'll be using trunked mode. | ||
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+ | ===== Conventional Features ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Networks ==== | ||
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+ | === Basic Settings === | ||
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+ | == Basic Network Settings == | ||
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+ | Set the Tx Timer and Lockout values to a sensible duration. | ||
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+ | ==== Channel Setup ==== | ||
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+ | === Channels === | ||
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+ | The channels configuration is fairly intuitive. Set the appropriate frequency and bandwidth. | ||
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+ | The detailed tab provides more options: | ||
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+ | ==== Conv Key Settings ==== | ||
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+ | Key 1 - Squelch Override. Useful for debugging weak stations. | ||
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+ | ==== Conventional UI ==== | ||
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+ | Set startup channel to the desired channel if you're operating as an always on node. | ||
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